Job Title: Management Accountant (9-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Location: Head Office (Hybrid/On-site as required)
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
Overview
Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be recruiting for a Management Accountant on behalf of a valued client. This is a 9-month fixed term contract opportunity, ideal for a qualified finance professional looking to play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting business decision-making, and ensuring the smooth running of the finance function.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work to tight deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
*Preparation of monthly management accounts, including detailed analytical commentary
*Maintaining accruals, prepayments, fixed asset register, and costing analysis
*Posting journals and maintaining the journal log
*Managing sales and purchase ledgers, including reconciliations
*Processing cash book postings and overseeing daily banking activities
*Generating payment runs and completing supplier statement and invoice reconciliations
*Producing balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations with clear analysis and actions
*Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process
*Preparing and monitoring daily cashflow
*Acting as a key point of contact for finance-related queries across the business
*Assisting with year-end audit processes and responding to auditor queries
*Conducting detailed debtor and creditor reviews at month end
*Building strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the business
*Supporting the Finance Manager with ad-hoc projects and continuous process improvements
*Providing cover across the wider finance team during periods of absence
About You
*Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
*Proven experience in preparing management accounts within a commercial environment
*Strong Excel skills (including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs)
*Excellent analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
*Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders
*Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines
*Proactive, adaptable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
If you are a motivated and detail-oriented Management Accountant looking for your next contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you.